Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS

The Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS features a backside-illuminated CMOS sensor for improved low-light performance. The camera is also equipped with an f/2.0 lens, 720p HD video recording, and high-speed video capture recorded at 240 fps and played back at a slo-mo 30 fps.

Pros

Good image quality

Quick shutter response

Better than avg at high ISO

Cons

Somewhat slow AF

Only fast at wide angle

Shorter video clip length

Quick Take

In a crowded field of 3 to 5x point-and-shoot cameras, the SD4000 stands out with better-than-average high ISO performance and a fast f/2 lens.